Side by sideSuburb comparison

Sutton vs Lake George.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Sutton edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sutton (1092) sits above Lake George (1062).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Sutton edges out on average school ICSEA (1092 vs 1062).

Common questionsSutton vs Lake George

Common questions

Does Sutton or Lake George have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sutton scores 1092 vs 1062 in Lake George. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Sutton
Metric
Lake George

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$450/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$450/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$388/wk
81.0%
Owner occupied
74.0%
16.0%
Renter occupied
19.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
1,556
Population
118
44
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
5
1092
Avg ICSEA
1062

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).